We are in a frequent-storm-system weather pattern right now. This next storm system is going to act more like a spring storm than a winter storm. This next storm is right on the heels of today’s weather-maker.

“Is the worst of winter over, Paul?” You betcha. Paul Douglas is a nationally-respected meteorologist, with 40 years of broadcast television and radio experience. He provides daily print and online weather services for the Star Tribune.

Several skiers are missing after an avalanche near Truckee as a major winter storm brings heavy snow, high winds and dangerous travel to Tahoe.

Some of the fiercest weather in the South was reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where high winds from a thunderstorm overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float.

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been expanded out to Utah's valleys, in a rare move this winter. It could create a messy Wednesday commute.

A lightning strike sparked a fire that burned hundreds of palm trees at a nursery in unincorporated Escondido. Early reports estimated about 100 trees caught fire, but a battalion chief at the scene later told NBC 7 about 1,000 trees were damaged.

Our storm track has jumped to a spring-like scene very quickly. It won't last, as winter is coming back by the weekend.

The major ice storm that shut down Middle Tennessee restaurants has forced closures, food loss and hard choices.